NFL Playoffs overtime rules, explained for 2025
NFL fans witnessed something never seen before. A lead change on the final play of the Super Bowl. The reason? Super Bowl LVIII became the first playoff game under the league’s new overtime rules for the postseason,
College football overtime rules 2025: Explaining how the NCAA OT format works and differences from NFL
College football's overtime rules vary greatly from that of the NFL's playoff rules, which state that teams play in a 10-minute overtime in which each side has a chance to possess the ball.
What are the rules for overtime in the College Football Playoff? Number of overtimes, possessions, and ties
Overtime in college football delivers unmatched excitement, especially during the postseason, where close matchups are common. However, the unique rules governing overtime can be
How NFL overtime works in the playoffs: Explaining the difference between postseason and regular-season rules
When it comes to overtime, things can be kind of confusing in the NFL and that's because the league has a different set of rules for the playoffs that's not used in the regular season. The current overtime rules for the postseason were implemented in 2022 and they guaranteed that both teams would get at least one possession in overtime.
NFL postseason means new overtime rules. What to know if the Chiefs play down to the wire
As the NFL enters the postseason, Chiefs fans and rivals alike will tune in to the nail-biters, the heart-breakers and the glorious comebacks of the season. Postseason games bring more intensity and some adjustment to the rules — including overtime.
College football overtime rules: Explaining sport's extra period, including 2-point conversions
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What are NCAA college football overtime rules?
Since then, we've seen the overtime rules change twice (in 2019 and 2021), but the basic format remains the same. How does college football overtime work? In the simplest terms, overtime occurs ...